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Boy, 12, accused of stabbing brother in Portland

The Columbian
Published: April 30, 2013, 5:00pm

PORTLAND — Police say a 12-year-old boy stabbed his 18-year-old brother in the back during a Tuesday night fight in Portland.

The Oregonian reports the victim was treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Officers detained the 12-year-old.

The stabbing was reported by the boys’ mother.

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